Milk Orange Omega Becomes Popular Through Dating Variety Show [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 24.3
A few minutes ago.
Zhong Lin held a packet of wet wipes and wiped her hands clean. She looked up and saw three people busy on the other side of the courtyard—
At the teppanyaki station, Liang Shan and Zhu Ying each held a small iron spatula, both with smiles in their eyes. Even stir-frying teppanyaki, they were grinning, creating a very dating variety show atmosphere.
On the other side, Chu Yunze stood alone at the barbecue grill. The grilling speed was much slower than directly cooking on the teppanyaki. Her loose black T-shirt was soaked with sweat, outlining her figure—a slender waist and a straight shoulder line connecting to a swan-like neck.
Her partner, Zhou Xiaoduo, had abandoned her several minutes ago, walking straight towards another Alpha. If Chu Yunze looked up now, she would see Zhou Xiaoduo, smiling brightly, talking to Pei Yi at the nearby dining table.
This milky dog younger brother, who once captivated her heart, was now smiling so brilliantly. The little male Omega’s smile was sickeningly sweet.
But it made Chu Yunze feel a strange disgust, as if she had just drunk a bowl of lard.
During the day at the villa, Zhou Xiaoduo and Chu Yunze had many intimate interactions. Zhou Xiaoduo even personally fed her a small cookie while washing vegetables.
Zhou Xiaoduo didn’t send his letter to Chu Yunze last night. It was clear who he sent it to by looking at him now.
Chu Yunze pouted, the smile fading from her lips. She lowered her head and continued to focus on grilling, her neck and forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat.
Suddenly, her neck felt a chill. Chu Yunze looked down to see a small, fair hand, separated by a wet wipe, pressing against her neck.
“Let me wipe you,” Zhong Lin politely withdrew her hand and stood opposite the barbecue grill.
Chu Yunze reached out and pressed the wet wipe, slowly wiping the thin sweat from her neck. The sensation of that hand pressing against her neck lingered as if it hadn’t disappeared. The pressure was light, quickly withdrawn after a gentle touch, very discreet.
Chu Yunze’s eyes darkened as she looked down at Zhong Lin’s withdrawn hand, her gaze lingering for a long time—
The girl’s rounded fingernails had a faint cherry-pink edge; it was a very beautiful hand.
Chu Yunze knew that Zhong Lin had chosen her as her first “heart-flutter” Alpha guest.
However, during the initial random AO date, “Zhong Lin” skipped her date with Chu Yunze and interfered with Pei Yi’s date with other Omegas.
They hadn’t even had much contact.
Or rather, they had never been alone together.
Chu Yunze looked up, gazing at Zhong Lin, but found that Zhong Lin’s light brown eyes weren’t staring at her, but at the meat skewers in her hand…
The meat skewers were grilled perfectly. Grease dripped from the meat onto the fiery smokeless charcoal, melting and making a sizzling sound.
Zhong Lin stared intently at the skewers, her throat bobbing as she swallowed. The grilled, marinated meat smelled so good it made the Bai Ze cub almost die of hunger. (:з)∠)
Her heart was stirring, but Zhong Lin pursed her lips. She remembered what Zhou Xiaoduo had said earlier about waiting for everyone to eat together.
Zhong Lin didn’t dare to make any more moves on these skewers…
Chu Yunze raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling a hint of surprise. Was Zhong Lin looking at the skewers?
She picked up a perfectly grilled skewer and dangled it in front of Zhong Lin.
Zhong Lin’s small head also swayed along, her light brown eyes sparkling, moving with the direction of the skewer.
She looked around, appearing awkward and uneasy… her small hands had nowhere to rest.
So adorable.
“Want to try it?” Chu Yunze’s lips held a faint smile.
Zhong Lin waved her small hands, quickly saying, “No, no.”
“Still, let’s wait for everyone else to eat.”
Zhong Lin replied obediently. Although very tempted, basic courtesy still had to be observed.
“Can you help me taste it… to see if the meat is too salty?” Chu Yunze handed over the skewer. “No one else will mind.”
Zhong Lin took the skewer. “Thank you.”
She ate quickly; one skewer of meat was soon gnawed clean.
Zhong Lin pulled out a wet wipe and wiped her mouth, speaking sweetly: “Not salty, you grilled it really well.”
Chu Yunze suddenly felt a little embarrassed and again had the urge to feed her: “Then… do you want another skewer?”
She suddenly remembered that Zhong Lin seemed to be a small internet celebrity and surely had to pay attention to body management. Eating too many skewers wouldn’t be good.
“Never mind,” Chu Yunze waved her hand in the air. “You go back. It’s hot here. I’m enough to grill alone.”
Zhong Lin’s face lit up with joy, she raised a finger to emphasize, and the little stars in her eyes instantly lit up: “Really?”
“Can I have one more skewer?”
Being stared at with such expectant eyes, Chu Yunze couldn’t help but feel a little flustered. She had had too little contact with Zhong Lin before, mostly observing this “drama queen” with a theatrical mindset.
Now, across the hot charcoal, seeing those bright eyes, even her heart felt warm. Chu Yunze unconsciously nodded and handed over another grilled skewer: “Go ahead.”
Zhong Lin ate the meat very seriously, her lips red, her teeth clean and delicate, taking small bites of the meat one by one.
“Is it delicious?” A female voice came from beside her, sounding clear and cool.
“Delish-yus,” Zhong Lin mumbled, head down, gnawing on the skewer.
“As long as you like it,” Chu Yunze smiled, her tone gentle. Her voice was soft, a stark contrast to her cool girl appearance.
“Moving so slowly, turns out you were sneaking snacks,” Pei Yi stood behind them, her gaze cold and deep, staring at Zhong Lin.
“So much sauce applied, aren’t you afraid it’s salty?” Pei Yi’s lips curved into a smile, her tone playful.
The meat grilled by this person, at first glance, looks unappetizing… Did the little girl eat so much this afternoon and still isn’t full?
“I grill meat, I don’t put much sauce, and it’s very even,” Chu Yunze looked up at Pei Yi, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes. “It shouldn’t be salty.”
Chu Yunze: “…Heh heh.”
A certain fading best actress comes out of nowhere, being sarcastic and saying her grilled meat is salty?!
Both were female Alphas, with slender figures. Their gazes met in the air above Zhong Lin’s head.
Only Zhong Lin, oblivious to her surroundings, just wanted to eat meat, weak and pitiful… but she could eat.
A thousand-year-old Bai Ze cub still needs to eat more meat to grow. (:з)∠)
[OMG, I’m feeling it, that’s the vibe! Two Alphas and one Omega, when Pei Yi and Chu Yunze’s gazes met, sparks flew in the surrounding air!!]
[Pei Yi’s words are so interesting, her sauce is too much, don’t eat it, it’s salty… [/snicker]]
Some fans’ focus shifted, starting to diss Zhong Lin—
[I feel like Zhong Lin is trying to establish a foodie persona. She ate so much this afternoon, and now she’s eating so much again…]
[Exactly, she’s just hogging the camera! It pisses me off, Little Brother Xiaoduo’s screen time is all taken by Zhong Lin!]
Zhong Lin’s new fans, the little bells, were displeased and immediately retorted—
[Speechless, upstairs is really mindlessly bashing. I think it’s a normal amount for a girl, it’s just that other artists eat less, making Zhong Lin’s appetite seem a bit large.]
[Our cub just doesn’t get fat!! Are you jealous?!]
••••
At the same time, a figure suddenly appeared.
Zhou Xiaoduo, at some unknown point, stood behind Chu Yunze, forcibly inserting himself into the trio’s conversation, “It shouldn’t be salty, it looks so tempting. Yunze’s skill is really good.”
Zhou Xiaoduo looked up at Chu Yunze, casually taking the wet wipe from Zhong Lin’s hand, pulling out a sheet, and raising his hand to wipe her neck. “You’re sweating a lot.”
“Want me to wipe you?”
Zhou Xiaoduo’s arm was almost touching her face, circling her neck.
His movements were unusually intimate, carrying a strange suggestive tone, as if declaring his dominance.
Chu Yunze stepped back half a pace to the left, remaining silent.
Completely different from the expected joy, Chu Yunze’s movements conveyed distance.
“Thank you,” Chu Yunze took the wet wipe from his hand and gently wiped the sweat from her neck. “I can do it myself.”
The two people not far away almost spoke at the same time,
Pei Yi: “Finished eating?”
Zhong Lin: “Are you done talking?”
“Talking about what?” Pei Yi asked, puzzled.
“I saw you talking just now, and I didn’t go back directly,” Zhong Lin explained softly. “I was afraid of disturbing you.”
Seeing Zhong Lin and Chu Yunze chatting happily here, Pei Yi felt an inexplicable anxiety in her heart. She didn’t know where this burning sensation came from.
Pei Yi didn’t overthink it. She left Zhou Xiaoduo, who looked crestfallen, and walked straight over.
She had originally wanted to find an excuse to reprimand her, but seeing Zhong Lin’s slightly pouted, rosy lips, and her deer-like eyes shimmering with tears, looking utterly pitiful,
The baseless anxiety instantly dissipated. Instead, another wave of restlessness surged in her heart, both hot and itchy.
For a moment, she wanted her.
And she wanted her to only look at her.
Pei Yi felt like she must have gone mad…
It must be that damned test report. The high compatibility range of their pheromones meant they were naturally attracted to each other, leading her to unconsciously care so much about Zhong Lin. Damn it…
It had nothing to do with love, it was pure instinct.
She couldn’t blame anything else; she could only blame Zhong Lin’s pheromones for being too captivating. That sweet, creamy citrus scent, so tempting that it unsettled her soul and burned her with desire.
Pei Yi turned around, took two steps, then stopped, her chin slightly lowered, her red lips subtly pursed.
Tonight, Pei Yi had changed into a silver-gray silk long dress. The fabric draped beautifully, and the creamy light outlined her profile: a deep lumbar curve, long, straight legs, and an exceptionally elegant spinal curve.
She exuded an inherent Alpha presence, noble in demeanor, with a veiled sensuality and a freely broadcast coolness.
Waiting for Zhong Lin to catch up to her.
“Then come back with me to help; the dishes aren’t set out yet,” Pei Yi gently lowered her eyelashes.
“Okay.” Zhong Lin turned and followed Pei Yi away.
CP fans were going crazy—
[Zhong Lin taking small steps, obediently following behind Pei Yi. This cub is too well-behaved?! Love it, love it!]
[Hahahahahaha, all the glances are drama! Look at Pei Yi’s eyes, is she angry? Does she look jealous? It’s getting good to ship!]
Chu Yunze’s fans and passerby fans discovered the mystery—
[Zhou Xiaoduo is still trying to charm Sister Yunze? He disgusts me. How many times has he abandoned Chu Yunze, how many times has he gone to ingratiate himself with Pei Yi, and now he steps on Zhong Lin, gets rejected by Pei Yi, and comes back to cling to Chu Yunze?! It’s truly speechless.]
[Zhou Xiaoduo isn’t treating our Yunze as a backup, is he? No way, no way?]
[OMG, I can’t stand it. Who does Zhou Xiaoduo even like? Seriously, can he stop flirting with Yunze one moment and clinging to Pei Yi the next…]
[Unbearable. Sister Yunze, you deserve better. I hope Yunze doesn’t get too deeply involved with Zhou Xiaoduo [/cat crying in wind]]
After the two left, Zhou Xiaoduo slowly exhaled. The annoying people were finally gone. He had been rebuffed by Pei Yi earlier, but at least Pei Yi didn’t say anything about it on camera…
Even if he couldn’t form a CP with Pei Yi, Zhou Xiaoduo had another option:
Chu Yunze.
Chu Yunze’s interactions with Zhou Xiaoduo before were very sweet; fans even nicknamed them the “DuoYun CP.”
Zhou Xiaoduo had watched the first episode and knew very well that during the first “heart flutter pick,” Chu Yunze had chosen him as her desired Omega guest.
Although compared to Pei Yi, Chu Yunze’s fame was a bit less—she was just a supermodel Alpha who had been on “Starry Road” and wanted to transition into the entertainment industry—
But it was enough.
“You’re sweating so much… want me to help?” Zhou Xiaoduo took another step closer to Chu Yunze, his tone intimate.
Chu Yunze definitely wouldn’t leave him standing by the grill alone. They could take turns working and wipe each other’s sweat.
That way, their distance would close again.
Chu Yunze raised an eyebrow, retorting: “You want to help?”
“Of course,” Zhou Xiaoduo considerately put on an apron and proactively brushed sauce onto some skewers. “Isn’t Sister Yunze tired doing it alone?”
“It’s fine,” Chu Yunze hooked her hand back, the apron strings loosened. She took a few steps to the side, her slender arm reaching up to take off the apron, casually tossing it onto an empty rack beside her.
“Then… you’ve worked hard,” Chu Yunze said casually, her long shadow stretching away as she walked off.
Zhou Xiaoduo was left behind, his wish unfulfilled, wearing the apron alone, sweating profusely from the charcoal heat. Even his loose Japanese work shirt was soaked and clung tightly to his back.
He never expected Chu Yunze to just abandon him, leaving him to grill so many skewers alone?!
In this damn humid early summer in the south, and outdoors!
Zhou Xiaoduo: “…” I hate it.
Chu Yunze’s fans were happy—
[Yunze, well done! So satisfying!]
[Using the gentlest tone to do the most ruthless thing. You want to grill skewers, huh? Go ahead and grill them yourself! We’re not playing along!!]
[XSWL, dying of laughter. Look at Zhou Xiaoduo’s face when he finally realized he had to grill skewers alone, pouting like a Donald Duck. He’s also the source of laughter for this episode hahahahahaha]
[Donald Duck: Please don’t tarnish my reputation, lawyer’s letter warning!!]
••••
BBQ + Teppanyaki, the outdoor dinner party for everyone began under the night sky.
Eating and drinking were secondary; mutual probing was primary. Since it was a dating variety show, naturally they had to get to the bottom of things.
Pei Yi was an actress, a fact known to all. Her appearance on this variety show was to create buzz before her comeback in the entertainment industry.
Chu Yunze was a supermodel, who had participated in the previous “Starry Road” competition, a famous long-legged Alpha sister. Her participation in the variety show was presumably to transition from the modeling industry to entertainment.
Zhou Xiaoduo used to be a model, but stopped being an online model years ago. He went abroad to “gild” himself and was now a “noble young master returned from studying abroad,” operating under the persona of a “pure amateur.”
Zhong Lin was a minor internet celebrity whose main profession was still unknown, and the professions of the remaining two were also completely unknown.
“What does Shan Shan do?” Zhu Ying suddenly asked. Among the Omega guests on this show, Liang Shan was consistently the most “spicy.”
Zhu Ying liked spicy.
“Finance,” Liang Shan answered nonchalantly, slowly adding, “Hotel operations and management.”
Her family’s hotel.
“What about Brother Ying?” Liang Shan teased. “Let me guess? Do you raise birds? Do you have a eagle at home?”
“How could it be… I really don’t raise birds,” Zhu Ying chuckled twice, letting the somewhat derogatory “pet name” pass with a smile.
“Finance, or rather…” Zhu Ying answered in a deep voice, using the same sentence structure as Liang Shan, “Aquarium operations and management.”
His family’s aquarium.
“It seems you don’t raise birds, but fish,” Liang Shan raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze inadvertently sweeping in Zhou Xiaoduo’s direction. “It seems someone needs to learn from you… the right way to ‘raise fish’.”
Liang Shan’s subtext: Don’t fail at “raising fish” and end up cannibalizing yourself.
Zhou Xiaoduo pouted, “Then next time we go to the aquarium, can we get a discount?”
“Free entry during the show,” Zhu Ying took a sip of beer. “I said it.”
This was also Zhu Ying’s “real purpose” for coming to the dating variety show—to advertise his family’s aquarium.
Liang Shan: “Zhong Lin is a student, right? She looks very innocent,” childish and boring.
Zhong Lin, who was the only one seriously eating, suddenly stopped chewing, her moist eyes full of confusion. She tilted her head slightly, as if a pile of small question marks had appeared above her head.
Facing the question, the grilled meat in her hand instantly lost its appeal.
Zhong Lin swallowed the grilled meat in her mouth. The meat was fresh and fragrant, with juice overflowing. She picked up the iced milk tea beside her and took a sip.
She had just undergone her secondary differentiation, and her body was relatively sensitive. The doctor reminded her to avoid alcohol to prevent another pheromone imbalance, so she wasn’t drinking beer or cocktails with the other guests tonight.
The milk tea in her mouth was sweet and fragrant. Zhong Lin recalled the plot of the original novel—
In the original novel, it seemed to say that “Zhong Lin” was a student at Central University, a senior graduating from a prestigious university. She hastily finished her graduation thesis and thesis defense but was unwilling to diligently look for internships or seriously submit resumes for jobs.
Despite not having a professional background or cultivating herself, “Zhong Lin” only thought about making quick money in the entertainment industry. As a result, she became a minor internet celebrity and appeared on a dating variety show…
In the original novel, “Zhong Lin” quickly faded into obscurity, ending in a big BE (Bad Ending).
The pure Omega college student thus tragically faded away, pathetic, shocking!
The Bai Ze cub silently lit a candle for the original “Zhong Lin” in her heart.
Liang Shan seemed to have just asked her if she was a student?
“Yes, I’m a student,” Zhong Lin quickly nodded in agreement, explaining,
“From Central University.”
“I never thought Zhong Lin looks so young, and she really is a student,” Liang Shan said with a sigh of emotion, silently observing Zhong Lin.
This person is childish, naive, which is why she was so “dramatic” before?
—Now, suddenly changing her personality, perhaps her agency made Zhong Lin change her script?
Liang Shan silently observed Zhong Lin, and suddenly felt that this Omega guest had indeed become much prettier, and she also didn’t seem to cling to Pei Yi as much?
It was really strange.
In any case, Zhong Lin’s existence was indeed a threat to Liang Shan.
It was only because Zhong Lin suddenly became so beautiful, and even without makeup… any Omega guest would feel a sense of crisis.
Zhou Xiaoduo pursed his lips and smiled, gently raising his beer glass for a sip. He was slightly tipsy, his small face flushed. “Zhong Lin… is quite young,”
“But Shan Shan’s eyes are more resolute. Experience and profound meaning are etched in the corners of her eyes. One can tell at a glance that she’s not a student.”
Zhou Xiaoduo’s smile held a deeper meaning—implying that Liang Shan’s eyes were resolute, weathered, with lines at the corners of her eyes. In other words, an old Omega of considerable age.
Liang Shan: “…” Heh heh.
Pei Yi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke: “I just graduated, so I’m also a student.”
Everyone: “…” Awkward. They forgot. It seemed like even this person was implicitly included.
“Haha,” Zhu Ying quickly smoothed things over, “Let’s eat, let’s eat. I fried this teppanyaki dish. Everyone, try it quickly.”
Pei Yi looked up, towards Zhong Lin who was diagonally opposite her, “I heard that Central University’s architecture is quite unique,”
“Maybe you can take me… to see your school sometime.”
Zhong Lin was drinking iced milk tea, her fair cheeks slightly puffed. She blinked, then slightly raised her eyes, her gaze bewildered.
Her eyes met a pair of dark eyes, reflecting the warm light, like two sparkling obsidian stones. Pei Yi was gazing at her at this moment.
Zhong Lin only then realized Pei Yi had been talking to her—
Pei Yi wanted to go to her school?
Asking her to take Pei Yi to school? Was this an invitation… meaning to meet privately?